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Week in photos Jan. 20-26, 2019

January 26, 2019 - The Tri-Cities Chinese American Association dancers perform “Purple Bamboo in the Wind” during a dress rehearsal Friday for 2019 Tri-Cities Chinese New Year at Chief Joesph Middle School in Richland. The Year of the Pig event’s dinner is at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, performances start at 6:30 p.m. Nonmembers can get tickets at the door: adults $10, ages 5-12 $6. Noelle Haro-GomezTri-City Herald

January 25, 2019 - Crews from KEU Inc. of Vancouver, Wash. work in the fog Thursday morning on a $2.2 million shoreline restoration and stabilization project along the Columbia River in Kennewick’s Columbia Park. The Army Corps of Engineers project will help protect 4,500 feet along the river in the west end of the park from erosion by placing about 1,400 cubic yards of soil and rocks. Sections of the shoreline, walking trail and parking lots are temporarily closed during the work. It is expected to be completed by the end of February. The shoreline areas will be planted with trees later in the spring. Bob BrawdyTri-City Herald

January 25, 2019 - A Transportation Security Administration agent checks a woman inside the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco. TSA agents continue to work without a paycheck during the government shutdown. Noelle Haro-GomezTri-City Herald

January 25, 2019 - Richard Poorman and Malin Berstrom set up an exhibit Thursday at the TRAC center in Pasco for the Tri-Cities Family Expo. The two-day event starts at noon Friday and continues 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday with over 100 vendors, interactive activities and live entertainment for families. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-7. Noelle Haro-GomezTri-City Herald

January 25, 2019 - Murder suspect William Cyrus Lee, 24, is now charged with the premeditated strangling death of Alisa J. Brewer, 53. Bob BrawdyTri-City Herald

January 24, 2019 - A construction crew works on different levels of scaffolding surrounding the exterior of the new reception hall under construction at St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish and School on South Garfield Street in Kennewick. The new building will house church offices and be used for various church functions. The estimated $2.5 million building is the final project of a 20-year capital improvement plan, according the Father Tomas Vazquez. Booth & Sons Construction Inc. of Richland is the general contractor. It’s expected to open this year. Bob BrawdyTri-City Herald

January 24, 2019 - Kamiakin High School’s band plays at the grand opening Wednesday of the Maverik gas station and convenience store at Clearwater Avenue and Union Street near Winco. This is the first Maverik in Kennewick and the third in the Tri-Cities. Noelle Haro-GomezTri-City Herald

January 23, 2019 - Snow dusted Jump Off Joe, a mountain peak south of Kennewick, on Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 55 and a southwest wind of 10 to 17 mph. Noelle Haro-GomezTri-City Herald

January 23, 2019 - A Chevrolet Lumina sedan involved in a pursuit and standoff with police is towed from an orchard in a rural area north of Prosser. Bob BrawdyTri-City Herald

January 23, 2019 - Dozens of people couldn’t go home Monday night after a fire at these Wine Country Road apartments. Bob BrawdyTri-City Herald

January 22, 2019 - Rebecca Hurdle of Portland, 37, left, and her sister, Zionna Campbell, 13, of Pasco join in at the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Bell-Ringing Ceremony on the campus of Columbia Basin College in Pasco. They were among the couple hundred of people attending the ceremony with events taking place both outside and indoors at the community college campus. Richland scientist Kim Harper was officially recognized at the event as the 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Spirit Award recipient. Bob BrawdyTri-City Herald

January 22, 2019 - Kamiakin freshman Emily Larson, center, sits with her parents Scott, left, and Cindy. Last fall, Emily developed Meningitis, spending more than a month in the hospital. Noelle Haro-GomezTri-City Herald

January 22, 2019 - Detectives with the multi-agency Special Investigations Unit, which handles officer-involved deaths in Benton and Franklin counties, conclude their investigation Monday morning on the 1300 block of Wilson Street in Richland. A man who fought with police late Sunday later died at a hospital, said Richland officials. Bob BrawdyTri-City Herald

January 22, 2019 - A trooper from the Washington State Patrol carries paperwork to a man standing near a damaged pickup apparently involved in a one vehicle rollover early Monday morning on Highway 240 near the Richland “Y” overpass. Overnight freezing temperatures following a day of rain showers created icy conditions on roads and hazardous sidewalks throughout the Tri-Cities. A tow truck operator sweeps up debris from the shoulder. No information available on injuries or citations. Bob BrawdyTri-City Herald

January 21, 2019 - Kim Harper is being honored with the 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Spirit Award. Her passion for teaching and mentoring has earned her the award. Noelle Haro-GomezTri-City Herald

January 20, 2019 - Lucky Leaf pays $1,500 a month rent for a building at 3411 A N. Capitol Ave. The empty store is near the Auto Zone warehouse in King City. Noelle Haro-GomezTri-City Herald

January 20, 2019 - A Tri-Tech Skills Center team takes the plunge into frigid water Saturday at Columbia Point Marina in Richland for the Tri-Cities Polar Plunge. More than 400 people jumped into the water and the donations went to Special Olympics Washington. Noelle Haro-GomezTri-City Herald

January 20, 2019 - The Clover Island Inn is helping their neighbors during the federal government shutdown by offering free breakfast or lunch to members of the U.S. Coast Guard stationed across the street from the hotel and restaurant in Kennewick. Bob BrawdyTri-City Herald

January 20, 2019 - About 500 people participated in the Tri-Cities Women March and rally at John Dam Plaza in Richland on Saturday. This is the third year for the march and rally that was part of a nationwide event to galvanize women across the country to become politically active. Noelle Haro-GomezTri-City Herald

January 20, 2019 - This was the third year the Women’s March in the Tri-Cities and nationwide. Noelle Haro-GomezTri-City Herald